All About Chinese Tea Cups

As you all know, Chinese people are very sensitive when it comes to tea. Perhaps this is why tea items such as Chinese cups and pots play a very important role in processing tea. A tea ceremony will not be successful without the use of tea. As many have said, the true essence of a Chinese tea ceremony is not being felt unless there is tea.

An essential ingredient in a typical Chinese tea set is the cup of Chinese tea. Well these days tea cups come in many different styles and forms. They vary even in their use. In this article I will mention three of the most famous and best-selling Chinese cups of tea these days. These cups of tea are on the market now and you can find them online, especially at http://EnjoyingTea.com.

Consider the following varieties of a cup of Chinese tea:

Brewing tea cups

As the name implies, tea cups or mugs are used by tea drinkers primarily for brewing tea. This type of Chinese cup of tea is made from internal filters. Here are some samples of tea cups:

Ix Yiksing Clay Filter Mug - This tea mug is made in Jiangsu Province, 120 miles northwest of Shanghai, China. For centuries, Yixing's goods have been known as the best craft for tea. They are made of purple clay and are said to absorb the aroma and flavor of Chinese tea. These Chinese tea cups have the ability to withstand high temperatures and slow down the heat. Therefore, the handle stays cool even when you taste very hot tea. Further, to enhance practical use, this Chinese tea cup has an internal filter.

• Poetry Tea Cup - This Chinese cup of tea is actually a porcelain jug and is considered an ideal companion for enjoying loose tea leaves. It comes with its own lid and an internal porcelain filter and allows the tea leaves to expand. Today, this different Chinese cup of tea depicts a Tang Dynasty poet who was inspired by the outdoors.

Cast iron tea cups

• Black Cast Iron Tea Cup - This item has long been regarded as worthy of tea. It can serve as a good companion to any cast iron teaspoon and is a classic teapot, made of strong iron and has an enamel coating on the inside to prevent rust. It is worth noting that this Chinese cup of tea now comes in many colors.

Special cups of tea

Pe Small Peony Flowers Gaiwan - As the name implies, this porcelain gaiwan has a beautiful peony floral design. Gaiwan actually originated from the Ming Dynasty and became popular during the Chinese dynasty in China. As such, this cup of Chinese tea is large enough to make tea but small enough to keep you comfortable for drinking.

Four Characteristic Tea Cups in Season - This is a great porcelain tea cup. There are four seasonal spellings on each side, so the name bears it.